Richard G. “Rick” Benson, 68, lost his life after a long battle with cancer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dot and Jim Benson.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl; two sons, Richard (Jenny) of Atlanta, Ga. and Ryan Benson of Fairhope; two stepsons, Charlie Burrus and Brian Wood; two sisters, Carolyn Florkiewicz (Ski) of Fairhope and Lynn Nielsen (Mike) of Galveston, Texas; a brother, Don Benson (Rona) of Fairhope; three grandchildren, Bailey, Bo and Pete Benson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rick was a member of the Elks for 43 years and a charter member of the Krewe of Mullet Mates of Point Clear, where he served as president and a member of the board.
He spent many hours on Mobile Bay and enjoyed spending time on his boat, O’Brother.
He was a great businessman and owner of Point Clear Painting.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Pilots for Christ, P.O. Box 707, Monroeville, AL 36461.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
